SR Materials Supervisor

Materials Supervisor

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Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering customized supply chain solutions across North America. Through experienced leadership, proven operational processes, and advanced technology, LINC delivers warehousing, transportation, inventory management, sequencing, and value-added logistics services for some of the world's largest manufacturers.

This position is based in Lake Orion, Michigan, supporting General Motors operations within a high-volume warehouse environment focused on pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and material flow. We are seeking a hands-on Materials Supervisor to lead daily inventory and material movement activities while ensuring customer production requirements are met safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily material handling, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Ensure materials are available and delivered to support customer production schedules
• Lead a team of hourly associates responsible for receiving, storage, sequencing, picking, packing, and material movement
• Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process compliance
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and material flow issues
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movement to meet customer requirements
• Track operational KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and safety
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and safety standards
• Develop work schedules and support daily labor planning activities
• Provide employee coaching, training, performance management, and accountability
• Communicate operational updates, concerns, and production impacts to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, inventory accuracy, and customer service
• Maintain accurate reporting and inventory documentation
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer teams to support overall facility performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, materials management, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
• Previous experience overseeing inventory, material flow, or warehouse operations
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, sequencing, and material handling processes
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing or automotive operations preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining customer service expectations
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, and operational performance
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required